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NHTSA recall 80V153000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Chevrolet P30 and 1 more

Reported Nov 20, 19802,343 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1980

The defect

Vehicles may be subject to abrasive contact between the rear brake hose/pipe assembly and the axle housing with normal brake usage and rear pad wear. Should this condition occur, it could lead to a brake hose/pipe failure, resulting in loss of brake fluid and loss of rear braking action.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake hose/pipe assembly and mounting brackets at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet P30
1980
GMC P3500
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 11,000 lb rearr axles.system: service brakes; rear brake hose/pipe assembly.consequences of defect: loss of rear brakes could cause a vehicle accident,especially in situations requiring minimal stopping distance.note: driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of brakewarning light and increased brake pedal travel.